National Pollution Control Day

Every year, December 2 is observed as National Pollution Control Day. The aim behind the celebration of this day is to commemorate the people who lost their lives in the unfortunate incident of Bhopal Gas Tragedy that occurred on this day in the year 1984. Considered as the world’s worst industrial disaster, Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred after a highly toxic methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas made its way into and around the area situated near the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal.

Pollution of the air, water, soil, and workplace is an important threat to human development. The UN sustainable development goals (SDG) have a strong focus on reducing the environmental pollution.

These are some of the goals:

• SDG 3.9 seeks to “substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination” by 2030.

• SDG 2.4 on improving soil quality.

• SDG 7 on clean energy.

• SDG 9.4 on clean technologies and industrial processes.

• SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities.

• SDG 12 on responsible consumption and production

• SDG14 and 15 on conservation of water and land.

The assembly was conducted by Sejal Jagtap and Raghav Badonia.

The thought for the day was presented by Bhavik Ghadge.

The News was read by Aaryan Vairagade.

The information regarding SDG goals for pollution control was shared by Vihan Mudliyar.

Ms. Aditi Telang addressed the students

Results for the Co-Curricular Activity “Story-Telling” conducted on 25th November 2020 were announced.

The Assembly concluded with the National Anthem.

Anti-Corruption Day

‘Vijay Diwas’ celebrates the fearless determination and valour of our Armed Forces. The entire nation salutes the brave martyrs of 1971 war between India and Pakistan.

Each year, ‘Vijay Diwas' is celebrated to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. It was the day that the Chief of the Pakistani forces, along with 93,000 troops, surrendered unconditionally before the Indian Forces. This historic incident paved way for the creation of Bangladesh. The war took place as the government had decided to go against Pakistan to save Bengali Muslims and Hindus .

The war lasted for merely 13 days and is considered to be one of the shortest and the most violent wars of the 20^th century. The war effectively came to an end after the Eastern Command of the Pakistani military signed the Instrument Of surrender on 16^th December,1971 which was the biggest surrender after World War II.

The day is also observed to remember the unsung heroes who laid down their lives. Rich tributes are paid to the martyrs of the India-Pakistan war of 1971.

On 16^th December,2020 Prime Minister Narendra Modiji lit the ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ to mark the 50th anniversary of 1971 Indo-Pak War. This year our nation is celebrating 50 years of Indo-Pak War, also called ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’.

Harmony House had the privilege of conducting the morning assembly dedicated to the unsung heroes of 1971.

Diva Agrawal of grade IV conducted the assembly, The Thought for the day was read by Maryada Shanware of grade VII; News was presented by Tanishka Parate of Grade IV. A short documentary was shown to brief everyone about the significance of this day.

Ms. Sonal Yadav delivered the Teacher’s Talk.

The assembly began with the school prayer and DPS Anthem and concluded with the National Anthem.